A local, mountain town book peddler…Let’s talk books!

Read and Restore: A Literary Retreat

hosted by Book Club Salida in partnership with Away Retreats

April 30-May 3

Retreat House
Los Cerrillos, NM

Step away from the rush of everyday life and immerse yourself in words, community, and the desert quiet near Santa Fe. Our retreat blends unhurried time to read with curated experiences that inspire connection. Join us for yoga, slow breakfasts, hot springs, thoughtful book discussions and much more!

Book Now

  • 2026 Book Club

    Jan. 28 5:00-6:00PM

    We are hosting a monthly book club on the last Wednesday each month from 5:00 pm. $300 for 9 Months. (can pay in installments)

    January 28: The Road to Tenderhearts by Annie Hartnett

    February 25: Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich

    March 25: The Ferryman and his Wife by Frode Grytten

    April 22: More Than Enough by Anna Quindlen

    Register

  • Never Enough Book Club

    Nov. 16 9:30-11:00AM @ Sanctum Drawing, 501 W 5th St., Building #2

    Join us for a community book club of parents, teachers, and community members about Never Enough by Jennifer Breheny Wallace in partnership with Salida High School.

    We will meet on November 16, 2025 from 9:30-11:00 am

    Includes: guided discussion a book, coffee,  and a light breakfast.

    Register

  • Kickoff to Winter

    Nov. 8 5:00-7:00PM

    Join us at the Steamplant for the Kickoff to Winter. We will be talking about books and upcoming events.

We love books, and we love to share books with others! Our bookstore's mission is to build community around books. Though we don’t have a brick and mortar, YET, we were at the Salida Farmers’ Market in the summer and fall, at the holiday market in early winter, and have community reading and author events all year round. Check out our Events Page for details.

We support authors residing in and visiting Salida and the surrounding region. We have hosted Ted Conover, Ben Goldfarb, Pam Houston, and many more local authors at the Farmers’ Market.

We are always open for books (even though we don't have a brick & mortar yet). We can arrange a pick up or deliver. In addition, we have a page on Bookshop.org, which supports our business and delivers right to you! You can purchase audio books through us on libro.fm.

Keep us in mind for all your book needs. We have been enjoying this new venture.

Let’s Talk Books,

Deb Bass O’Brien & Samantha Bahn

bookclubsalida@gmail.com

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